letter bomb

Speech parts

1. letter bomb - Noun

2. letter bomb - Verb

Meaning

a thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened

send an explosive to

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

parcel bomb package bomb atomic bomb hydrogen bomb fission bomb atom bomb smart bomb daisy cutter aerosol bomb fragmentation bomb depth charge car bomb cluster bomb dumb bomb chemical bomb
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Antonyms

grenade pipe bomb smoke grenade hand grenade fragmentation grenade stun grenade
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Hypernyms

bomb bombard

Examples

The Unabomber letter bombed a number of individuals and institutions Source: Internet

In 1980 another letter bomb cost him the fingers of his left hand. Source: Internet

The letter bomb may have been in use for nearly as long as the common postal service has been in existence, as far back as 1764 (see Examples). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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